Senior Manager, Accounting

Worley•Houston, TX

About The Position

Building on our past. Ready for the future Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects. Purpose: At Worley, the Senior Accounting Manager, U.S. Statutory Reporting is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of U.S. statutory financial reporting in accordance with IFRS. This position leads core accounting operations including month-end close, statutory filings, technical accounting, and audit coordination, while driving continuous process improvement and transformation initiatives. This role requires a seasoned leader with strong technical accounting expertise, a proven track record of managing teams (5+ years), and the ability to optimize processes, systems, and controls in a complex, multi-entity, multi-currency environment. The Senior Accounting Manager partners closely with cross-functional teams including Payroll, Project Accounting, Shared Services, and Global Finance to enhance operational efficiency and ensure high-quality financial reporting. Reporting to the U.S. Controller, this role plays a critical part in shaping accounting policy application, strengthening internal controls, and supporting strategic initiatives across the organization.

Requirements

Minimum 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or industry experience.
At least 5 years of direct people management experience, leading diverse and geographically distributed teams.
Strong experience in statutory reporting, financial audits, and multinational environments.
Deep knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP, with demonstrated application of technical accounting guidance.
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
Advanced technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
Proven ability to lead and execute process improvement and transformation initiatives.
High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle GBS, Oracle EPM FCC, or similar platforms).
Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills (data analysis, modeling, and reporting).
Experience with financial reporting and consolidation tools.
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

Nice To Haves

CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, including both onshore and offshore resources, fostering a high-performance and continuous improvement culture.
Provide oversight and direction to Staff and Senior Accountants, including teams in Bogotá, ensuring quality, timeliness, and compliance with corporate policies.
Drive accountability, establish performance expectations, and support career development through coaching and feedback.
Oversee the preparation and review of U.S. statutory financial statements in compliance with IFRS, and local regulatory requirements.
Lead the annual statutory reporting process and manage internal/external audits, acting as one of the primary liaisons with auditors and internal stakeholders.
Ensure adherence to global accounting policies, evaluating their application and impact on U.S. operations.
Serve as a subject matter expert on complex technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, leases, intercompany transactions, and foreign currency accounting.
Research, interpret, and document accounting guidance, ensuring appropriate application and alignment with Group Finance requirements.
Direct and oversee the month-end, half year, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial results.
Review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations, ensuring completeness and compliance with accounting standards.
Resolve complex intercompany discrepancies in collaboration with global finance teams.
Identify, lead, and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations.
Collaborate with Project Accounting, Payroll, Tax, and Shared Services to resolve accounting issues and improve data integrity.